Column: Picking off cops one at a time?

12:55 PM,
Jun. 2, 2013

Heinzelman

Written by

Larry Heinzelman

Recently I have been managing the "Keep Our Villa Hills Police Department" sign program in the city of Villa Hills. This program was started by Villa Hills resident John Vilagi. At its peak 600 signs were obtained by residents to install in their front yards until thieves began stealing them. A home security camera filmed one of the culprits.

The 600 signs represented 25 percent of the 2,400 homes in the city. Forecasted demand for the signs is at 1,700 which is 70 percent of available homes. Signs were purchased by donations by residents. The purpose of the signs was to create public awareness of ...